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Wattway Solar Road

Solar roads as an autonomous generator for photovoltaic infrastructure

April 2019

Wattway Solar Road

Solar roads as an autonomous generator for photovoltaic infrastructure

  • World Alliance Member
  • Featured Solution
  • Labelled Solution
Label Date April 18, 2019
From France
Maturity stage TRL 6 / 7 - Prototype demonstration 1:1

This is a breakthrough innovation that provides road networks with a second function: the production of renewable energy. Solar road panels are used to power any type of energy-consuming equipment located near the road. The solution acts as an autonomous generator (without backup to the national grid) for the equipment, thus meeting the needs of customers in terms of safety and communication by creating new autonomous source. The generator makes it possible to avoid network connection costs in remote areas, without the need for heavy construction work. With a few panels, this solution makes it possible, for example, to power traffic signs and speed limit signs, remote monitoring equipment or standalone street lights with the possibility of adding presence detection.

The Environmental Benefits

  • Independent from the national electricity grid.
  • The photovoltaic coating can bear any type of vehicle.
  • Adaptable to any type of equipment.

The Financial Benefits

  • Grid connection costs avoided

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Activity Region

  • Headquarters
  • Activity

Company Profile

Wattway - LaRouteSolaire

Wattway is the first trafficable photovoltaic road surface. It has been developed in partnership with INES.

Headquarters 78114 Magny-les-Hameaux, France
Type Company
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